Venetian plaster can be used to create a smooth, seamless wall surface. This type of coating resembles marble or stone. It can be used to imitate wood and other natural materials.
Advantages of Venetian plaster
1. Beautiful, smooth wall covering.
2. A variety of colors and textures, you can choose an option for almost any room.
3. Natural, safe composition. The mixture does not cause allergies, has no odor, and does not contain toxic substances.
4. The mixture dries quickly.
5. Vapor permeability. Mold does not appear on Venetian plaster.
6. Easy to maintain. The coating can be washed with cleaning agents.
7. Durability. The plaster is designed for at least 20 years of use. Unlike wallpaper, Venetian plaster is not susceptible to mechanical damage.
One of the disadvantages of Venetian plaster is its high price. Another drawback is that it can be difficult to apply, as it requires careful surface leveling and strict adherence to the technology.
Types of Venetian plaster
Венецианская штукатурка делится на категории в зависимости от вида покрытия, состава и способа нанесения.
- Классическая штукатурка. Декоративную венецианскую штукатурку наносят в несколько слоев для прочного и долговечного покрытия.
- Pearlescent coating. The plaster contains light-reflecting particles that give it a shine.
- Venetian plaster imitating marble. To achieve this effect, several layers of the mixture are applied. The composition is applied in different directions, resulting in a resemblance to natural marble.
- Textured plaster. It can be used to create imitations of wood, stone, leather, or other natural materials. Application is highly complex. The quality of the coating largely depends on the skill of the craftsman.
The appearance of the coating largely depends on the grind of the plaster. To create an accent on a separate section of the wall or ceiling, you can use plaster of the same color with different grain sizes.
The composition can be applied in several ways to achieve a variety of effects.
- Craquelure. A coating styled to look antique. After covering the wall with plaster, a special crackle varnish is applied to it. It shrinks after drying, forming cracks on the surface of the plaster.
- Carrara marble. To create this effect, 10-12 layers of plaster are used, each differing from the other by half a tone.
- Veneto. Semi-matt marble surface.
- Imperiale. A golden pigment is added to the plaster. It shimmers in the light, creating a luxurious and elegant finish. Suitable for classic, baroque, and art deco interiors.
- Marbello. The coating has a matte surface with small reflective areas. Several shades of plaster of the same color are used to create this effect.
- Marseille wax. Using wax allows you to create an original visual effect and emphasize the depth of the texture. In addition, the wax coating increases the moisture resistance of the plaster.
- Wet silk. Outwardly, this type of plaster resembles stretched fabric. To create this effect, a composition with large granules is used.
- Treviñano. Imitation of travertine rock pattern. Achieved by applying several layers of Venetian plaster in different colors.
Venetian plaster offers many opportunities to create a variety of effects. The appearance of the coating largely depends on the professionalism of the craftsman performing the finishing work.